HARRIS CORPORATION TR-0018-E Manuel D’Utilisation

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OPERATING TIPS 
Antenna location and condition are important when 
operating a portable radio. Operating the radio in low lying 
areas or terrain, under power lines or bridges, inside of a 
vehicle or in a metal framed building can severely reduce 
the range of the unit. Mountains can also reduce the range 
of the unit.  
In areas where transmission or reception is poor, some 
improvement may be obtained by ensuring that the 
antenna is vertical. Moving a few yards in another direction 
or moving to a higher elevation may also improve 
communications. Vehicular operation can be aided with the 
use of an externally mounted antenna.  
Battery condition is another important factor in the trouble 
free operation of a portable radio. Always properly charge 
the batteries.  
EFFICIENT RADIO OPERATION 
Hold the portable radio approximately three inches from 
your mouth and speak into the microphone at a normal 
voice level.  
Keep the antenna in a vertical position when receiving or 
transmitting a message.  
Do not hold the antenna when receiving a message and, 
especially, do not hold when transmitting a message.